ISABEL WOODFORD
The Inside Scoop on Freelance Journalism (2026)
Book launch event & Q&A -
March 16th 2026 (7pm)
I've written a book! (Sorta!)
Introducing "The Inside Scoop on Freelance Journalism" — a practical, no-BS guide to building a lucrative, solo career in media.
Over the past 2 years, I have been meticulously documenting each step I took to build my freelance career. Now, in this 70-page guide, I am sharing the full account of that journey; including the parts nobody talks about publicly. It's packed with honest insights, earnings breakdowns ($$), and all the best resources I've discovered.
This is the guide I wished I'd had when I first went solo.
To celebrate its publication, and to bring some of those stories to life, I'm hosting an exclusive Q&A at Loom Club in Angel (London). I'll be joined in conversation by 2 top London editors. We'll be talking about how to crack the big publications and swapping industry secrets.
The guide will be available for pre-release on Monday 16th March. It's free for event attendees, or £55 full price.
Get your tickets below! Spaces are extremely limited.
The guide includes:
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A step-by-step breakdown of how I got my bylines and media work
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A pack of pitches that were successful (and those that weren’t!)
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My complete income breakdowns for 2024 & 2025
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Money and time trackers I designed
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A curated collection of the best resources I used
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A starter checklist
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Tidbits from top journalists who graciously helped me along the way.
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The UK editors I really rate
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NB: This guide is primarily for journalists (3+ year experience) and non-fiction writers.
If you can't attend the launch, sign up below to get notified when the book is live and available for purchase!